ACTS Launches New Smart Food Testing Laboratory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

ACTS has officially opened its new Food Testing Laboratory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking another important milestone in the company’s commitment to advancing food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across the Kingdom.

The new facility was inaugurated on 1 September 2026 as part of the Food Safety Compliance Forum 2026, which brought together food industry professionals, technical experts, and specialists to exchange knowledge on some of the key challenges and developments shaping the future of food safety.

More than a new testing facility, the laboratory represents ACTS’ continued investment in science, technology, and digitalization to support the evolving needs of Saudi Arabia’s food sector.

A Smart, Fully Paperless Food Testing Laboratory

At the heart of the new facility is a commitment to smarter laboratory operations.

ACTS’ new Food Testing Laboratory in Riyadh operates as a smart, fully paperless laboratory, integrating digital workflows into laboratory operations to enhance efficiency, traceability, data management, and accessibility of information.

By combining advanced laboratory capabilities with digitalized processes, ACTS aims to provide food businesses and industry stakeholders with reliable testing services while supporting faster and more informed quality and compliance decisions.

The laboratory strengthens ACTS’ ability to support the food sector in Saudi Arabia through technical expertise, scientific testing, and a modern approach to laboratory management.

Food Safety Compliance Forum 2026

The laboratory opening was accompanied by the Food Safety Compliance Forum 2026, creating a platform for industry professionals to discuss emerging food safety challenges, regulatory compliance, laboratory testing, and technological advancement.

The day began at the ACTS Environmental & Food Laboratory with the official opening, laboratory demonstration, and tour, followed by the forum at Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace.

The technical program addressed several important areas influencing the food industry today, including:

Advancing Food Safety Through Science, Technology & Digitalisation, presented by Dr. Mohamad El Husseini, ACTS Environmental & Food Division Manager.

Food Contact Materials & Packaging Safety: Migration Risks & Compliance, presented by Dr. Amr Megahed, Quality Manager at Modern Packaging Company.

PFAS: The Emerging Contaminants Shaping the Future of Food Safety, presented by Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim from Thermo Fisher.

From Detection to Prevention: How Laboratory Testing Solves Real Food Safety Problems, presented by Dr. Abdulrahman Amir Abdou, ACTS Food Testing Lead.

The program also included presentations introducing ACTS and its activities in Saudi Arabia, followed by networking and discussions among attendees.

From Food Safety Detection to Prevention

One of the central themes of the forum was the evolving role of laboratory testing in food safety.

Effective food testing is not simply about identifying a problem after it occurs. Laboratory analysis can play an important role in helping organizations detect risks, verify quality, demonstrate compliance, and make evidence-based decisions throughout their operations.

Topics such as food-contact material migration, emerging contaminants including PFAS, and the application of science and digitalization demonstrate how rapidly the food safety landscape continues to evolve.

Through its new laboratory, ACTS aims to contribute to this shift from reactive testing toward a more preventive, data-driven approach to food safety and quality assurance.

Supporting the Food Industry in Saudi Arabia

The launch of the new laboratory further expands ACTS’ capabilities in Saudi Arabia and reflects the company’s commitment to supporting organizations with independent technical expertise and reliable laboratory services.

As food manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, and other industry stakeholders navigate increasingly demanding quality and compliance requirements, access to dependable laboratory testing and technical expertise becomes increasingly important.

With its new smart Food Testing Laboratory in Riyadh, ACTS is positioned to work alongside the Kingdom’s food industry in strengthening food safety practices and supporting confidence across the food supply chain.

Advancing Food Safety Through Science, Technology, and Expertise

The opening of the laboratory and the Food Safety Compliance Forum 2026 represent a shared objective: bringing together science, industry expertise, technology, and knowledge to contribute to a safer and more resilient food sector.

ACTS extends its appreciation to the speakers, attendees, partners, and team members who contributed to the success of the forum and the opening of the new laboratory.

A new laboratory. A smarter approach. A stronger commitment to food safety.

For more information about ACTS Food Testing services in Saudi Arabia or to request a quotation, contact the ACTS team today.